Morning Prayer and Worship

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 19, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Too Tender” by Caedmon’s Call and “You Make Me Brave” by Bethel Music throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 19 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 8...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 18, in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “You Bring the Morning” written by Andy Squyres throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 146 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 7:24-37. We’ll say the A...

Bonus episode today! We normally follow the Morning Prayer order from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. I love the short little prayer service, also in the Daily Office, called "Compline." It's prayer for bedtime. So I recorded a version for you today! I hope it's a blessing...it has already been to me! Order of Service Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night...

You are listened to. You are heard. Your voice is important to God. Let's pray together with that in mind and heart. He is listening... This is Ordinary Time, Proper 17, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Always Amazing” written by me throughout today’s time...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 16, in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Met By Love” written by United Pursuit throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 34:15-22 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 6:56-69. We’ll say the Apos...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 15, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “God the Fool” written by Andy Squyres throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 34:9-14 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 6:51-58. We’ll say the...

A special bonus episode of Morning Prayer today! I sat down with my acoustic guitar and just worshiped with some beautiful songs for just shy of 20 minutes. I'd love for you to join me in singing and sitting in the refreshing presence of Jesus by the Holy Spirit. I pray it will renew your faith in a small way today. Let me know if you'd like to hear more of this in-between Morning Prayer episodes!...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 14, in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “(We Call You) Our Father” by me throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 34:1-8 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 6:35, 41-51. We’ll say the Apostles’...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 13, in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “To Worship You” by Harold Greene and me throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 51:1-13 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 6:24-35. We’ll say the Apos...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 12, in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Take Your Place” by Jon Thurlow throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 145:10-18 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 6:1-21. We’ll say the Apostles’ C...

Welcome to Morning Prayer again this week! There were several technical difficulties I encountered while recording and editing this week’s episode…but here it is! When things like that happen, I choose to believe there is power and value in persevering. I pray that this episode holds meaning and life-change for someone…maybe you. I know it does for me!  From Psalm 24: “Such is the generation...

Welcome to Morning Prayer! I'm so thankful you've found yourself here, with this community, today. The Psalm for today mentions waiting in silence on God's loving-kindness. So that's my invitation to you: set aside these few minutes as holy. Wait before Jesus until you see, feel, hear, and somehow know his love anew. This is Ordinary Time, Proper 9, in the Church Calendar. As always, our general o...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 8, in the Church Calendar. As always, our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing a retuned version of “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” by Frederick Faber, Stephanie Osorio, and me throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 30 followed by the Glor...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 7. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We’ll sing “Abba” by Jonathan David Helser throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 9:9-20 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 4:35-41. We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day....

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 6. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We’ll sing “I Need You, Lord” by me throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 20 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 4:26-34. We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have...

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 5. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We’ll sing “Song of Freedom” by me throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 130 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is 1 Corinthian 4:13-5:1. We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a...

This is Trinity Sunday. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit! As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "Behold" by Joel Houston throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 29 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Romans 8:12-17. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and t...

This is the Day of Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit! As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "Holy Spirit" by Bryan and Katie Torwalt throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 104:25-35,37 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Acts 2:1-21. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of...

This is the fifth week of Easter. New life is here! As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "Where the Streets Have No Name" by U2 throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 22:24-30 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 15:1-8. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of th...

This is the third week of Easter. He is risen! As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "New Wine" by Brooke Ligertwood throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 104 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Luke 24:36b-48. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. Today,...

Today is the second Sunday of Easter. He is risen! As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "Like Incense/Sometimes by Step" by Brooke Ligertwood and Beaker throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 133 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 20:19-31. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer,...

Today is Easter Sunday. He is risen indeed! As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "Resurrecting" by Elevation throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 20:1-18. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. Today...

Today is Palm Sunday. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "Hosanna" by Brooke Ligertwood throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 118::1-2, 19-29 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 11:1-11. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. Today, our times of pro...

Today is the fifth Sunday in Lent. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "As the Deer" by Martin Nystrom throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 51:1-13 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 12:20-33. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. Today, our times...

Today is the fourth Sunday in Lent. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. We'll sing "King of My Heart" by Sarah McMillan and John Mark McMillan throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 3:14-21. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the C...